Roman feature and finds, grounds of Great Oakley Lodge (EHER 45463)
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Summary
Feature producing Roman coarsewares and domestic rubbish (large mammal bone, charcoal and oyster) seen in trench during repair of land drain.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1891 2842 (76m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT OAKLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Watching Brief, 2001
Farmer called to report finds of pottery and bone while repairing land drain. Investigation revealed feature cutting grey clay subsoil producing Roman coarsewares, large mammal bone, charcoal and oyster. Also reported further down trench were wood and timber. However the depth of trench and heavy rain precluded further investigation.<1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX64002 DESC TEXT: Connell, P.. 2001. EHCR Summary sheet.